Head of Russia's chemical warfare forces Lt-Gen Kirillov has been killed by a remotely detonated explosive outside his Moscow apartment building this morning.
Ukraine's military intelligence posted a video of a burning helicopter, claiming to struck a Mi-24 attack helicopter at the Klin-5 airfield in Moscow Oblast, demonstrating Ukraine's reach far beyond the immediate war zone.
The Czech Republic named Daniel Koštoval, a diplomat and former deputy defense minister, as its new ambassador to Moscow, set to take office in early 2025 after almost a three-year break.
In 2025, Russia's defense spending will soar to $145 billion, equating to 6.3% of GDP, marking a 25% increase from the previous year, as the Kremlin prioritizes its war against Ukraine.
Russia claims a large-scale drone attack on Moscow and surrounding regions, stating 144 drones were downed, three airports closed, and buildings damaged, while Ukraine has yet to comment on the attack
The Russian authorities allege 150+ Ukrainian drones targeted 16 Russian regions, including Moscow. Authorities reported strikes on energy facilities such as the Moscow Oil Refinery, the Kashirskaya thermal power plant, and the Konakovskaya thermal power plant in Tver Oblast.
Kyrylo Budanov, chief of Ukraine's Intelligence agency, disclosed to The War Zone that Ukraine targeted a signals intelligence center and airport near Moscow, as well as an airbase in Rostov Oblast, deploying approximately 50 drones, which Russian authorities claim to have “successfully” intercepted.
A car belonging to a senior Russian military satellite communications officer exploded in Moscow on Wednesday, severely injuring him and a passenger, reportedly his wife.
Despite evidence suggesting she was forced into organizing the protest, the court found her guilty of spreading "fake news" about the Russian army and participating in a "terrorist organization."